Author Topic: What are you reading? (Read 8920 times)

maddjack · « **on:** November 21, 2019, 06:46:24 PM »

Just finished The Fated Sky by Mary Robinette Kowal. , almost done with Cauldron by Jack McDevit. Next up 2312 by Kim Stanley Robiinson.

jadziadax8 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 21, 2019, 07:35:18 PM »

Existence by David Brin. This is one of his sweeping sci-fi epics following multiple characters that all come together in the end books.

xsrider · « **Reply #2 on:** November 21, 2019, 07:40:12 PM »

The Martian by Andy Weir. The book the movie is based on.

Flyer · « **Reply #3 on:** November 21, 2019, 07:52:52 PM »

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Max Wedge · « **Reply #4 on:** November 21, 2019, 08:56:19 PM »

"Overcoming Passive-Aggression" by Murphy and Overlin
"Meditations" by Marcus Aurelius

CLAY · « **Reply #5 on:** November 21, 2019, 10:06:52 PM »

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Super interesting so far.

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #6 on:** November 22, 2019, 01:54:27 AM »

The Kindly Ones, Jonathan Littell. It's taken months to read because of its content. If you haven't read it, you should. It's not a comfortable book.

So, I read easy books at the same time.

Worlds of Arthur: Facts and Fictions of the Dark Ages, by Halsall, Geoffrey of Monmouth and Sixteen Ways to Defend a Walled City by KJ Parker

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Kindly-Ones-Jonathan-Littell/dp/0099513145/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=80882855599608&hvbmt=be&hvdev=c&hvqmt=e&keywords=the+kindly+ones+jonathan+littell&qid=1574408921&s=books&sr=1-1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/History-Kings-Britain-Classics/dp/0140441700/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=kings+of+britain&qid=1574409460&s=books&sr=1-2

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Worlds-Arthur-Facts-Fictions-Dark/dp/0198700849/ref=sr_1_1?crid=160SFYEZZEYOR&keywords=worlds+of+arthur&qid=1574409122&s=books&sprefix=worlds+of+arthur%2Cstripbooks%2C135&sr=1-1

https://www.amazon.co.uk/Sixteen-Ways-Defend-Walled-City-ebook/dp/B07L3291CF/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=kJ+Parker&qid=1574409187&s=books&sr=1-1

Cookie · « **Reply #7 on:** November 22, 2019, 03:02:43 AM »

John Deere maintenance manual.

Papa Lazarou · « **Reply #8 on:** November 22, 2019, 09:34:23 AM »

Quote from: Cookie on November 22, 2019, 03:02:43 AM

John Deere maintenance manual.

Have you got one for a 1974 Renault diesel upright twin? Can't find one anywhere.

Bounce · « **Reply #9 on:** November 22, 2019, 09:55:14 AM »

Been listening to the audio books of The Expanse. On book 3.5 right now.

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The Martian by Andy Weir. The book the movie is based on.

Have it in paper, Kindle, audio book, and movie. I really liked it. It had me hooked with the first sentence.

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Existence by David Brin.

So a series? I see the first book but don't see others flagged as part of an Existence series.

jadziadax8 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 22, 2019, 10:14:38 AM »

Quote from: Bounce on November 22, 2019, 09:55:14 AM

Been listening to the audio books of The Expanse. On book 3.5 right now.

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The Martian by Andy Weir. The book the movie is based on.

Have it in paper, Kindle, audio book, and movie. I really liked it. It had me hooked with the first sentence.

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Existence by David Brin.

So a series? I see the first book but don't see others flagged as part of an Existence series.

It's standalone, AFAIK. I just meant that that is the style of book he seems to write. See Earth as a different example.

maddjack · « **Reply #11 on:** November 22, 2019, 12:03:45 PM »

Quote from: Bounce on November 22, 2019, 09:55:14 AM

Been listening to the audio books of The Expanse. On book 3.5 right now.

I just picked a couple of the series at a book sale.I liked the show till it moved to that I don't have it network.
Have The Sea Hunters by Clive Clussler next in my parade of books. Haven't looked at any on my Kindle in a while, just don't care for reading books on them, unless I am traveling.

maddjack · « **Reply #12 on:** November 22, 2019, 12:05:03 PM »

Quote from: jadziadax8 on November 21, 2019, 07:35:18 PM

Existence by David Brin. This is one of his sweeping sci-fi epics following multiple characters that all come together in the end books.

He is one of my favorites, will have to add that one to my library que.

Mustang · « **Reply #13 on:** November 22, 2019, 01:39:29 PM »

LIFE

About Keith Richards

PatM · « **Reply #14 on:** November 22, 2019, 02:18:52 PM »

I just finished Haven Ascendant by Robert M Kerns. I'm now reading Spacers: Free space by Scott Bartlett.

Vulcanbill · « **Reply #15 on:** November 22, 2019, 02:24:32 PM »

Just finished a 3 book series about first contact. Don't know the details but it allows me to turn my brain off for long periods of time yet remain largely entertained. Just started some dystopian series about post nuclear survivalist type stuff. I don't read deep very often.

Black Hills · « **Reply #16 on:** November 22, 2019, 04:04:56 PM »

David Goggins: can't hurt me

https://www.amazon.com/Cant-Hurt-Me-Master-Your/dp/B07KKP62FW/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2Y5LH62C392AA&keywords=david+goggins+book+cant+hurt+me&qid=1574460204&s=books&sprefix=david+goggins+%2Cautomotive%2C182&sr=1-1

Bounce · « **Reply #17 on:** November 23, 2019, 09:47:33 AM »

Quote from: maddjack on November 22, 2019, 12:03:45 PM

I just picked a couple of the {The Expanse} series at a book sale.I liked the show till it moved to that I don't have it network.
Have The Sea Hunters by Clive Clussler next in my parade of books. Haven't looked at any on my Kindle in a while, just don't care for reading books on them, unless I am traveling.

Like Clive too. You've not missed anything yet on The Expanse. Next season is coming out in 2020.

jadziadax8 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 23, 2019, 11:21:52 AM »

Quote from: maddjack on November 22, 2019, 12:05:03 PM

Quote from: jadziadax8 on November 21, 2019, 07:35:18 PM
Existence by David Brin. This is one of his sweeping sci-fi epics following multiple characters that all come together in the end books.
He is one of my favorites, will have to add that one to my library que.

Just finished it. My review? Meh.

maddjack · « **Reply #19 on:** November 26, 2019, 06:44:05 PM »

2312. Meh too much fluff in the story.

chornbe · « **Reply #20 on:** November 26, 2019, 08:49:20 PM »

Quote from: CLAY on November 21, 2019, 10:06:52 PM

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Super interesting so far.

Getting ready to start that, soon.

Finishing up some super-light and silly reading with the 4-book Ex-Heroes series.

Book one
https://www.amazon.com/Ex-Heroes/dp/B00502PFS0

Book two
https://www.amazon.com/Ex-Patriots/dp/B005ACDY8I

Book three
https://www.amazon.com/Ex-Communication-Novel-Ex-Heroes-Peter-Clines/dp/0385346824

Book four
https://www.amazon.com/Ex-Purgatory-Ex-Heroes-Book-4-ebook/dp/B00DEDAGTK

** edit **
Looks like it's now a 5-book series. I didn't read this one.
https://www.amazon.com/Ex-Isle-Novel-Ex-Heroes-Peter-Clines/dp/0553418319

Bounce · « **Reply #21 on:** November 27, 2019, 09:49:48 AM »

Frontiers Sage. I'm on book 2 so far. Good stuff.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/bookseries/B00CKD573K?ref_=dbs_m_mng_rwt_0000_ft

Eh2zed · « **Reply #22 on:** November 27, 2019, 01:41:31 PM »

“The Cellist of Sarajevo” Steven Galloway

Flyer · « **Reply #23 on:** November 27, 2019, 04:37:28 PM »

Quote from: Mustang on November 22, 2019, 01:39:29 PM

LIFE

About Keith Richards

A good read!

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Andrew · « **Reply #24 on:** November 27, 2019, 09:48:30 PM »

Well, I am reading this thread at the moment

Mostly tech manuals, and wiring diagrams, because I am trying to keep up to date on the new material we are receiving at work. GO to be able to teach the mechanics how to fix the new stuff.....

CLAY · « **Reply #25 on:** December 01, 2019, 02:07:07 PM »

Quote from: xsrider on November 21, 2019, 07:40:12 PM

The Martian by Andy Weir. The book the movie is based on.

WAY back when we had the STN sci-fi reading club we read that book. At the time he (Andy Weir) had it for free on his website just to get his name out there. I loved it so much I Facebook friended him and we chatted several times.

Then his book was bought, picked up for the movie, and he ended his personal Facebook account and started an author page. Dude is cool.

maddjack · « **Reply #26 on:** December 01, 2019, 04:01:20 PM »

The Cussler book I am reading now is not a novel but a historic ,in that it is telling of the exploration of ship wrecks and some of the history of the wrecks. Interesting ,and I never knew how many ship wrecks Mr Cussler has chased and explored.

Bounce · « **Reply #27 on:** December 02, 2019, 11:03:59 AM »

Contiuing to work my way through Ryk Brown's "Frontiers Sage" (part 1). It's only 16 books. Good enough to be worth it though.

maddjack · « **Reply #28 on:** December 07, 2019, 10:09:03 AM »

A Walk Across The Sun by Corban Addison
A novel about human trafficking.

coho · « **Reply #29 on:** December 07, 2019, 12:28:34 PM »

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maddjack · « **Reply #30 on:** December 11, 2019, 06:10:45 PM »

Starting Rouge Clone by Steven L Kent. And fyi the last book ( A walk Across The Sun ) was very good

maddjack · « **Reply #31 on:** December 16, 2019, 10:52:02 AM »

Finished Rouge clone, good read.
Starting Death day by William C Dietz

maddjack · « **Reply #32 on:** December 22, 2019, 09:35:52 AM »

Atlantis Found by Clive Cusler

Stickman · « **Reply #33 on:** December 23, 2019, 10:58:08 AM »

Earthsea series by Ursula LeGuin

Vulcanbill · « **Reply #34 on:** December 23, 2019, 04:25:41 PM »

Something with dragons. I love dragons.

jadziadax8 · « **Reply #35 on:** December 24, 2019, 06:48:35 AM »

I recently found Theodora Goss when I was shopping for books for my trip to Vienna. For some reason, a book entitled “European Travel for the Monstrous Gentlewoman” caught my eye at that moment.

It’s a series that’s Frankenstein, Rappaccini's Daughter, Jekyll and Hyde, The Island of Dr. Moreau and Dracula all wrapped up with Sherlock Holmes. It’s very fun, though Holmes is just a side character. The first in the series is “The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter.”

Bounce · « **Reply #36 on:** December 24, 2019, 08:33:52 AM »

Re-reading "Animal Farm".

I was surprised at how much of, "Animal Farm", I'd forgotten. I think everyone remembers the highest points of the story because they have seeped into the collective consciousness. Things like "All animals are equal but some are more equal than others."

We easily forget the progress of their form of government. They were easily lead and distracted. Enemies were named and renamed as fitted the accumulation of power by the pigs. What was an enemy became a friend, then an enemy again. Also, the inviolate "rules" of Animal Farm were bring re-written under cover of darkness while mouthpieces for the government went around assuring people that they were mis-remembering the original rule.

maddjack · « **Reply #37 on:** December 24, 2019, 11:37:25 AM »

Quote from: Bounce on December 24, 2019, 08:33:52 AM

Re-reading "Animal Farm".

I was surprised at how much of, "Animal Farm", I'd forgotten. I think everyone remembers the highest points of the story because they have seeped into the collective consciousness. Things like "All animals are equal but some are more equal than others."

We easily forget the progress of their form of government. They were easily lead and distracted. Enemies were named and renamed as fitted the accumulation of power by the pigs. What was an enemy became a friend, then an enemy again. Also, the inviolate "rules" of Animal Farm were bring re-written under cover of darkness while mouthpieces for the government went around assuring people that they were mis-remembering the original rule.

Good book , a classic, also I liked 1984 and Fahrenheit 451 in that vein

maddjack · « **Reply #38 on:** December 30, 2019, 01:05:28 PM »

Colonization Harry turtledove.

maddjack · « **Reply #39 on:** December 31, 2019, 07:37:10 AM »

Decided to put harry on hold,started a historic account. American Raiders by Wolfgang W E Samuel. Its an account of grabbing as much Luftwaffe tech ,hardware and scientists as possible at the close and end of WW2.

slayman · « **Reply #40 on:** December 31, 2019, 09:45:02 AM »

Nothing so other-worldy or cerebral as most of what you all are reading.
The Pioneers: The Heroic Story of the Settlers Who Brought the American Ideal West, David McCullough's latest.

chornbe · « **Reply #41 on:** December 31, 2019, 10:55:15 AM »

Our updated drafts of wills and estate plans and trusts.

thatguy · « **Reply #42 on:** December 31, 2019, 10:43:09 PM »

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sodapop6620 · « **Reply #43 on:** January 01, 2020, 04:16:43 AM »

Finished this the other day.

Timeline: A Novel

Michael Crichton

doc4216 · « **Reply #44 on:** January 01, 2020, 01:36:32 PM »

The stranger beside me by Ann Rule. She is my favorite author so I am collecting every book she wrote. Unfortunately, she passed in 2016 so when I am done, I will have to find a new author.

Mustang · « **Reply #45 on:** January 01, 2020, 07:15:50 PM »

Criss Cross by James Patterson.

maddjack · « **Reply #46 on:** January 09, 2020, 06:19:30 PM »

A huge pile of periodicals that have been languishing on my reading table. Roadrunner, Rider, Air and space ,and National Geographic. Months worth.

maddjack · « **Reply #47 on:** January 24, 2020, 08:30:18 AM »

Finished Turtledoves Contact Down to Earth. Starting a thriller set in WW2
A Gathering of Saints. By Christopher Hyde

OHScot · « **Reply #48 on:** January 24, 2020, 10:20:38 AM »

Educated by Tara Westover. True story as far as she can remember. Bit of an eye opener.

minimac · « **Reply #49 on:** January 26, 2020, 10:11:48 AM »

Just finished Hour Game, by David Baldacci. I'm a fan ( of sorts), and I know they're kind of cheesy, but I find his books entertaining. There's a used bookstore in Manassas I discovered years ago, which isn't far from where Mini Jr. lives. I make it a point to stop there every time I visit him-the paperbacks are mostly $0.15- $0.35 so I stock up. I think I still have about seven more Baldaccis to read, then on to my collection of Tom Clancys.